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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,300.48, 22,948.56 and 7,507.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,300.48, 22,948.56 and 7,507.20 is: 11,259.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,300.48 : 22,948.56 = 7,507.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,300.48/22,948.56 = 7,507.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,300.48x = 22,948.56 × 7,507.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,300.48x = 172,279,429.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,279,429.63/15,300.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,259.74

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